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John J. Audubon |
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1. JOHN J. AUDUBON (1780-1851). |
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| American naturalist and ornithologist, best known for the publication of “The Birds of America,” which depicted over 300 species of birds individually stone lithographed and hand-colored. A hand-written copy of a bill concerning Audubon’s engraver in London. Several lines in one section are written in Audubon’s hand, authorizing payments. Elegantly signed “John J. Audubon.” An attractive, fine and very rare document. $5200.00 | |||
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2. LUCY BAKEWELL AUDUBON (?-1874) |
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| Wife of renowned American naturalist John J. Audubon, she was her husband's biographer and editor of his diaries. Two-page letter written and signed by Mrs. Audubon, dated March 10, (1870), at New York. The letter is addressed to THOMAS MAYO BREWER (1814-1880), an important naturalist who spent years building on Audubon's work on North American birds. She introduces herself to Mr. Brewer, invites him to visit, and discusses her publishing troubles concerning her biography of Audubon. Signed "L. Audubon." Rare and with great content. $1200.00 | |||
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3. AQUATIC WOOD WAGTAIL (Pl. 149) |
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| Octavo lithograph printed and colored by Endicott in New York. From Audubon's Birds of America book. Great condition. $250.00 | |||
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4. TYRANT FLYCATCHER or KING BIRD (Pl. 56) |
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| First edition octavo lithograph printed and colored by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia c. 1840-1844. From Audubon's Birds of America book. Excellent condition. $350.00 | |||
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5. TRUMPETER SWAN (Pl. 382) |
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| First edition octavo lithograph printed and colored by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia c. 1840-1844. From Audubon's Birds of America book. Excellent condition. A beautiful example of one of the rarest and most desirable prints in the series. $1850.00 | |||
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6. SPOTTED SANDPIPER (Pl. 342) |
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| First edition octavo lithograph printed and colored by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia c. 1840-1844. From Audubon's Birds of America book. Excellent condition. $325.00 | |||